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intellect
noun
    1. The part of the mind that uses both memory and intelligence in order to think, reason creatively and understand concepts.
    2. The capacity to use this part of this mind.
      Thesaurus: sense, intelligence, reason, judgement, understanding, comprehension, brain power, brains (slang).
    3. Someone who has a highly developed intellect and great mental ability.
      Thesaurus: intellectual, genius, thinker, highbrow, brain (slang), egghead (slang).
Etymology: 14c: from Latin intelligere to understand.



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